best brand cabin filter?

[Russell]

I just replaced my cabin filter with a Bosch P3682. It looked cheaper/lighter weight than the Febi/Bilstein I took out. Made me think what is the best brand of cabin filter? Or does it make any difference? I try to replace it every 20,000 miles.

FYI, This time I went 30,000 and had the usual leaves/junk and black appearance. I was also starting to get a whistle through the vents when the fan volume was on high.

Any thoughts?

[Tiger]

Don't worry... just change them every year. No need to wear out our fan motors by going 30,000 miles.

[Russell]

best approach even though it is such a pain to change. What brand filter do you you recommend?

[ThoreauHD]

BECK/ARNLEY Part # 0422007
{Cabin Air Filter} $16.16

FEBI Part # 64311390836
Cabin Air Filter
$16.45 $0.00 $16.45

FOUR SEASONS Part # 27628
$20.79 $0.00 $20.79

BOSCH Part # P3682
Particulate Filter ;1 filter in box.; Standard equipment.; Located in glove box. {Particulate Filter}
$13.50

MEYLE Fresh Air Filter
MICROFILTER,A/C $18.68

I bought the Beck/Arnley one just because it cost more at the time. Four Seasons filters do look heavier and seem to focus on anti-alergy filter construction. The Beck looked heavier than the bosch. And I haven't seen the Febi one, so I can't say.

All in all- I don't think you can go wrong. rockauto.com has a nice selection if you are looking. You can get 5% off with code 402749374898, if you want. bmaparts.com has a few filters and they give a bmwcca discount. Not that it matters at this price, but it's something.

[rizal]

I just replaced my cabin filter with a Bosch P3682. It looked cheaper/lighter weight than the Febi/Bilstein I took out. Made me think what is the best brand of cabin filter? Or does it make any difference? I try to replace it every 20,000 miles.

FYI, This time I went 30,000 and had the usual leaves/junk and black appearance. I was also starting to get a whistle through the vents when the fan volume was on high.

Any thoughts?

Bavarian Auto (
http://www.bavauto.com/shop.asp) advertises the only activated charcoal AC filter I've seen for the E34, though I have not used it. Has anyone else??

[Tiger]

Bosch or Meyle... both good.

[liquidtiger720]

I think I have a MANN filter in mine.

[Russell]

Thanks Everyone!